GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

Random words

WordMeaning
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
negateto deny the existence or truth of
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
averto declare positively
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
bestowto put to use : apply